Australian Family Physician is the official journal of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. AFP is a highly regarded, peer reviewed journal with a tradition of excellence spanning over 50 years.
AFP aims to provide relevant, evidence based, clearly articulated information to Australian GPs to assist them in providing the highest quality patient care; and to deliver an independent and stimulating voice that engages, informs, contributes to ongoing educational needs and provides a forum for debate and discussion.
AFP strives to publish content that is applicable to
- the varied geographic and social contexts in which GPs work and
- to all GP roles as clinician, researcher, educator, practice team member, opinion leader and shaper of current and future health care policy
To achieve these aims, AFP publishes a balance of thematically linked articles, practical clinical updates, and high quality research, professional practice, education and viewpoint articles.
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Street drugs Vol 39, (8) 529 - 609
The theme for the August issue of AFP is street drugs. This month's
articles include Drug abuse, Prescription drug misuse, Opioid dependence
– management in general practice, Cannabis and mental health –
management in primary care & Party drugs – use and harm reduction
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AFP Clinical Challenge online
The AFP Clinical Challenge comprises a total of 16 multiple choice
questions, which have been drawn from articles within the current issue
of AFP. There are 4 Category 2 QA&CPD points available.
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AFP Practice Challenge online
The AFP Practice Challenge is a set of written responses to
questions relating to the current issue of AFP.
You can compare your responses to other participants and get feedback.
There are 8 Category 2 QA&CPD
points available.
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Clots
The theme for the July issue of AFP is clots. This month's
articles include Atrial fibrillation, Pulmonary embolism, Deep vein
thrombosis - risks and
diagnosis, Warfarin - indications, risks and drug interactions &
Clot prevention - common questions about medications, Health care reform
& Patient 'buy-in' and prevention.
The bottom line
The theme for the June issue of AFP is the bottom line. This month's articles include pilonidal sinus, anorectal pain, bleeding and lumps, pruritus ani, postsplenectomy infection, treating primary insomnia and musculoskeletal pain.
Childhood emergencies
The theme for the May issue of AFP is Childhood emergencies. This month's articles include Croup, Assessment of the unwell child, Meningococcal sepsis, Croup – assessment and management, Minor head injuries in children – an approach to management & Type 1 diabetes in children – emergency management.
Culture and diversity
The theme for the April issue of AFP is Culture and diversity. This month's articles include NESB patients, using interpreters – a guide for GPs, compassionate listening – managing psychological trauma in refugees, mental health – cultural competence & end of life care – the importance of culture and ethnicity.
Chronic respiratory disease
The theme for the March issue of AFP is chronic respiratory disease. This month's articles include fitness to fly, chronic lung disease, COPD, interstitial lung disease, poliomyelitis, coronary heart disease and primary care nursing workforce.
